| A | B |
| cynical | adj. doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motive |
| ambivalent | adj. uncertain; unable to decide between two opposing points of view |
| demagogue | n. a leader who appeals to citizen's emotions to obtain power |
| demure | adj. quiet and modest; reserved |
| intrepid | adj. without fear; brave |
| destitute | adj. extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter |
| erudite | adj. scholarly; learned |
| dilemma | n. a difficult choice; a seemingly unsolvable problem |
| culmination | n. the highest point of attainment; the end or climax |
| concur | v. to be of the same opinion; to agree with |